NEET Physics Speed & Velocity MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about speed and velocity is correct?
Average speed can be equal to average velocity only when the object moves in a straight line without changing direction.
Velocity is always greater than speed since it includes direction.
Average speed is defined as the total displacement divided by the total time taken.
Speed is a vector quantity while velocity is a scalar quantity.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Average speed is the total path length divided by the total time, while average velocity is the total displacement divided by the total time. The average speed can equal the average velocity if the motion is in a straight line without changing direction, as stated in the NCERT context.
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